May/June 2015 Complimentary Issue
recreation • entertainment • shopping • business • dining • news & views
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EDITOR’S LETTER Dear Readers, Welcome to Adventure Time in Mesquite! The weather is amazing and it’s time to get outdoors! There are so many wonderful events taking place in these two months that it’s hard to choose which ones you may want to attend. Mesquite Days is filled with so many great activities that you will not want to miss. Please enjoy our wonderful weather and get outside for some great adventures of your own.
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May 1 – June 30, 2015 Volume 8 – Issue 3 Editor in Chief Kathy Lee Content Manager Jennifer Hammond Copy Editor Cindy Biskup Creative Director & Magazine Design Aloree Smith Trevor Didriksen Contributing Writers Al Litman Rob Krieger Nikk Zorbas Celece Seegmiller Donna Eads Joseph Yu, M.D. Keither Buchhalter Helen Houston Creamer Larry LeMieux Jennifer Hammond Sue Santarcangelo Linda Faas Gary Moore Jean Watkins Gwen Olsen Paul Noe Kelly Smith Web Design Trevor Didriksen Advertising Sales Kathy Lee Advertising Email ads@ViewOnMesquite.com Support Staff Bert Kubica Distribution Trevor Didriksen Published by View On Mesquite Magazine, Inc. 742 W. Pioneer Blvd, Suite D Mesquite, NV 89027 Office (702) 346-8439 Fax (702) 346-4955 General Inquiries info@ViewOnMesquite.com
Sincerely, Kathy Lee Editor-in-Chief
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CONTENTS
COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF iFilm UTAH - MESQUITE OFF-ROAD WEEKEND
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Features 7
View on Business
26 View on Strong Women
Mesquite MX Park
18 A Perfectly Good Plane
Susan Brown Bennett
40 Moapa Valley - OHV Friendly Community
In this issue Editor’s Letter Why I Love Mesquite View From The Mayor View from the Chamber Why I Love Mesquie View on Gardening
The Power of a Positive Mindset
Drought Tolerant Flowing Trees
All Aboard! 2015 Summer Energy Saving Tips View on Healthy Lifestyles
20 Mesquite Offroad 22 View on Finance
Can Biases Effect Your Investment Decisions
25 Museum Welcomes New Coordinator
28 View on Travel
Tips For Traveling with Teens
30 Recipe Revamp 34 Bring Home the Great Outdoors 42 Mesa View Regional Hospital
Keeping Your Summer Safe
45 View on Fitness
On the Move
46 Mesquite Senior Game Highlights 48 “Welcome” City Attorney Sweetin 50 View on Design
Long Live Your Outdoor Furniture
52 View on Golf
How to Slice and Hook a Golf Ball
53 Tennis TNT 59 Ducky Derby
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Why I Love Mesquite We moved to Mesquite fifteen years ago from Wendover, a small town in Utah where I was born and raised. I made great friends and will always remember and love my hometown and continue to visit Wendover as much as possible, but since I have been in Mesquite I never imagined that living here could have such an impact on our lives. Mesquite is the place to be, the place where you could raise a family without fear. You feel secure in Mesquite everywhere you go; you appreciate the familiar faces you see everyday. Mesquite gives us the sense of community and togetherness in many ways. Besides the security and great people there are in Mesquite there is a lot to do here from walking trails to skydiving. We personally love horseback riding in Mesquite and it’s surrounding areas have beautiful trails to enjoy with family and friends. We love MESQUITE and we will continue to call it HOME for many many years!!
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~ Eric and Perla Valle
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view from the MAYOR
Message from the Mayor Mesquite and outdoor adventure just seem to go together. The community offers residents and guests a playground of activities geared to the outdoors. Both adults and families with children of all ages can find fun and adventure in Mesquite and the surrounding area. Lets start with our beautiful city parks. Mesquite has more than a dozen parks, including our world famous Sports and Events Complex. Other parks like Library Park has a shaded playground with safety surfacing as well as access to a nearby trail system. For families that enjoy outdoor recreational activities, Hafen Park offers a fishing pond, basketball and volleyball courts, covered seating area, and a soon to be completed splash pad with numerous water features for those hot summer days. Future plans call for added multi-purpose athletic fields on the site.
Into off-roading? The Gold Butte Backcountry Byway offers 62 miles of fun. Visitors will see wildlife, petroglyph carvings, sandstone formations and the once mining town of Gold Butte. Remember a high-clearance vehicle, plenty of water and a map is a must. Want to explore nearby areas in a day? Hiking trails are everywhere, not only in Mesquite but up the Old Highway 91. With a four-wheel drive vehicle and an adventuring spirit, you can find lots to do in nearby Utah at Snow Canyon State Park or my favorite spot in the summer for cooling off at Bear Valley just a little further up the road in the Southern Utah Mountains. Of course, if you have the time, it’s hard to beat the beauty of Zion National Park for a hike and a picnic and still be back for dinner in Mesquite. Want to go south? World famous Valley of Fire State Park is great for exploring.
Just a 45-minute ride from Mesquite, Valley of Fire gives you places to explore and enjoy the beauty of red rock country in Nevada. No matter what you do, you won’t be bored for lack of outdoor adventure in Mesquite.
Sincerely, Mayor Al Litman
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view from the CHAMBER
Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is Off to a Fresh Start!!
The Mesquite Chamber began the New Year with some exciting changes:
• Office Relocation to the Bank of Nevada Building. Thanks to the generous support of Dan Wright and the Bank of Nevada for coming to the aid of the Chamber! • New Board and Executive Officers were installed on January 12, 2015. • New website was rolled out in early February. The upgraded website is designed to help our local businesses generate additional business, network with other members, keep the public informed of business activity, and provide an extensive community calendar of events. The Chamber website is accessed by most travelers when visiting or passing through Mesquite, so up to date information is critical for generating additional revenue for our local businesses. Please visit the new website: www.mesquite-chamber.com
• Chamber Bowling monthly, starting on May 20th at the Virgin River Bowling Lanes. Please contact the Chamber for more information and registration.
At the annual strategic planning offsite on January 12, 2015 the Board decided to focus on three objectives for 2015: Operational Excellence, Financial Stability, and Member Engagement.
Future events:
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Unanimously the Board of Directors decided the Chamber must get back to the basics and start to operate like a business. A mid-year update is scheduled for late June, the board will determine progress towards those objectives, and plan any ‘mid-course’ corrections, if necessary. At that time a decision will be made as to the recruitment and hiring of a full-time Executive Director.
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New Board and Executive Officers for the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce 2015
The great news is that membership is increasing, and the Chamber is establishing an increased presence at events around town. The Chamber had a booth at the Mesquite Off-Road Weekend at the Eureka Casino Resort, the Mesquite Bicycle Races, and a table at the highly successful, Mesquite Inaugural Job Fair held at the CasaBlanca. The Chamber has also had Ducky Derby sales outside of Smiths, and at Sun City Business Expo. All of these volunteer activities are designed to promote the Chamber as THE go-to organization for businesses, residents and travelers. The Ducky Derby was held on April 4th, and was a huge success! A ‘family-fun’ day at Hafen Park as people picnicked and cheered for the Ducks as they traveled down the stream to the finish line! Thanks to all of the Chamber volunteers who made it possible! Mark your calendars-Upcoming Events:
• Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast and Mesquite Days Parade-May 2, 7AM-Noon
• Golf Tournament, August 1st at Conestoga Golf Course. Sign up soon as spots are quickly being filled. This event promises to be a great day of fun, entertainment and networking! The Events Committee and the Conestoga Golf Course are going ‘above and beyond’ to provide a wonderful experience!
• Book Sale in conjunction with the Eureka Community Initiative’s “Mesquite Reads’ program. All proceeds support a summer reading program for Virgin Valley Elementary School students with the intention of improving their overall reading ability. Look for the Book Sale sometime in November. Donated books can be dropped off in late October to the Chamber office. • Annual Holiday Party, December 9th at the Eureka Seasons Lounge. The Events Committee has decided on a weeknight event featuring cocktails, appetizers and a recognition program. Please mark your calendars as we plan to celebrate a successful year and prepare for an optimistic 2016!! Also, please check the Chamber website for the dates of ongoing activities such as Luncheons, Mixers and Cash Mobs! Call for action: Volunteers wanted! As you know, the Chamber relies on volunteers to operate the Chamber and conduct all of our events and activities. Volunteer opportunities are available for specific events, committees, or the ‘Ambassador’ program. Please contact the Chamber office at 702-346-2902 for more details. As you can see, the Chamber is alive and well, and operating with a new sense of optimism. Please strongly consider joining the Chamber and getting involved. Remember, it is YOUR Chamber and the success of the Chamber depends on our collective efforts!
Thank you!
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Mesquite MX Park
Mesquite MX Park is a world class facility located one hour north of Las Vegas and thirty minutes south of St George, Utah, offering a unique setting with a national outdoor motocross track plus a calm version called the Vet track and a pee wee track for the youngest riders. You can also take a ride on our deep loamy sand track or hop on the first ever in Mesquite Amateur/Pro Supercross track. Mesquite MX Park has a variety of tracks with over 100 acres to explore along the Virgin River. Mesquite MX features five different tracks with all new professionally re-designed and built layouts featuring the gravity cavity, Talladega bowl and over 400 feet of elevation change plus tons of sand. Night practice and night races are in the works and will soon be an exciting addition. Mesquite Mx Park has become the number one hotspot for motocross and outdoor activities. Motocross riders and spectators have traveled hundreds even thousands of miles just to ride our tracks. We have had riders from all over the country plus Canada, Germany, Australia and Japan.
You can camp with your own UTVs, side by side, four wheelers and motorcycles or rental tours. Stay and enjoy the facility or you can leave right from the property and create your own adventure for the day. Make a day trip all the way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon where there are spectacular views and adventure for everyone. If camping is not your style, but you like the outdoor adventure, you can stay in the comfort of a number of local hotels that offer luxury rooms, a bowling alley, game room and several pools for the kids; gaming and live bands for the adults. Mesquite MX Park has big plans for the 100 plus acre facility. When their vision is complete they will have a full gun range, swimming pool, bike washes, camping, lodging, go carts, RC track, bicycle track/ jumps, zip line, giant swing, paintball, archery and more as they continue to build this facility into the only outdoor fun park of its kind in a single stop destination. As an added bonus, Mesquite, Nevada has some of the mildest winters in the country with an average winter temperature of about 60 to 65 degrees. That is perfect weather for almost anyone. Please visit the website at www.mesquitemx.com for all the latest and up to date information of all the exciting events that are coming up and happening at the MESQUITE MX PARK! Mesquite MX Park can be located at 970 East Peppermill Palms Boulevard. To contact the track, please call 928-347-5752.
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Mesquite MX Park is creating a family environment. They have relocated the outdoor Adventure Park from the Eureka property, offering numerous activities for everyone. Full size razors are available to rent for checking out the desert, and if mom and dad are feeling generous they can rent a mini razor for the kids. We are opening the new Smoking Gun Shooting Club, featuring sporting clays, 5-stand, trap, skeet and a pistol range. There are 12 sporting clays stations to meet all skill
levels. We will also have gun rentals and ammo available. We will be offering Archery 3D courses for young and not so young, along the river bed of the Virgin River.
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Why I Love Mesquite In 2007 we were living in Las Vegas but were considering a move to Mesquite. For Amanda it meant a return to where she’d grown up and for me it meant getting back to the small town feel I’d known growing up in Idaho. Having now been here about eight years we know it was definitely the right move for us. For a young family Mesquite is a wonderful place. There are ample parks to take advantage of with the kids, lots of places to go walking, ride bikes and to just get out and play. As our kids are getting a little older we are getting them into all the activities and sports that the city recreation center offers. Staying busy and having fun is never a challenge here! A major plus Mesquite offers is the easy to travel distance between Las Vegas and St. George. You get all the perks of both cities without all the hassle and more specifically you don’t have all the traffic. You know you have it good when complaints revolve around the ten minutes or less that it takes to get from your couch to anywhere in town! Mesquite has proven to be the perfect place for us and we hope to be here far into the future.
~ Ben & Amanda Davis
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view on GARDENING
Drought Tolerant Flowering Trees
By Paul Noe Staff Horticulturist / Certified Horticulture Advisor
When thinking about desert landscaping, most people don’t give a lot of consideration to the many drought tolerant flowering trees that we have available to plant here. There are many varieties that fit right into a xeriscape design. They not only have the ability to provide filtering shade and protection to other plants, but also add the attractive benefit of color to your landscape. Here are just a few of the many varieties to choose from:
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) This is the fastest growing of the redbuds, and the most apt to take on a tree form. Redbuds are unrivaled for their incredible spring display of dark purplish-pink flowers and glossy heart-shaped leaves. Best planted in morning sun and protected from hot summer afternoon sun and wind.
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Chitalpa (Chitalpa tashkentensis)
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This tree has large pink, orchid-like flowers produced in terminal clusters, primarily during late spring and continuing intermittently into fall. One of its finest traits is the lack of seed pods. This tree is somewhat brittle and often has awkward branch patterns, but with a little training it can develop into a nice patio tree.
Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) Desert willow is not a true willow, but has narrow willow-like leaves. In the wild, it is often found as a multi-trunk shrub. It may be developed into a tree-like form, but it will require a bit of training. Gorgeous pink or white orchid-like flowers are present from late spring into the fall attracting hummingbirds and bees. Cultivars include a variety of dark purple and vivid pink flowers, like ‘Burgundy’ and ‘Rio Salado’.
Texas Olive (Cordia boissieri) A large shrub or small tree, this beauty has large, leathery, dark green leaves. White bell-shaped flowers are borne in clusters from spring through fall. The fruit is small, whitish green somewhat resembling an olive, hence the name. The fruit is edible, but not very tasty. Texas Olive can be a bit messy as there is abundant flower and seed litter, so take care where you place it.
view on GARDENING Palo Verde (Cercidium) An exceptional Palo Verde Hybrid called ‘Desert Museum’ was created by combining two of the Cercidium varieties with the Parkinsonia. This hybrid has become very popular in the last few years because of its handsome, hardy and fast growing habit. It grows well-developed branches and a symmetrical crown. The young trunk and branches are a vivid green color, and it also has abundant yellow flowers from March to May. Purple Robe Locust (Robinia X ambigua ‘Purple Robe’)
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora)
This fast growing, thornless shade tree is tolerant of poor soils and extreme heat. It is prized for its beautiful bouquets of fragrant, dark magenta wisteria-like spring flowers.
This attractive, early spring flowering small tree has glossy, evergreen leaves and beautiful purple wisteria-like blooms smelling of grape “Kool-Aid”. They often produce multiple trunks, and over time grow into show-stopping specimens. Will tolerate full sun or light shade. Chaste Tree or Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)
Silk Tree / Mimosa (Albizzia julibrissin): This deciduous tree is a rapid grower that can reach 30 to 40 feet with a broad, spreading canopy. It can be headed back to a 10-20 ft. tall umbrella, making it a good patio tree. It has fern-like, pale yellowish green leaves that are light sensitive and fold up at night, and fluffy pink flowers like pincushions that bloom in summer. Most attractive if allowed to assume its natural habit, as a multi-stemmed tree. These are just a few of the beautiful flowering trees that can help to shade and color your drought tolerant landscape!
For More Information contact: PAUL NOE (a.k.a. Dr. Q) Staff Horticulturist / Certified Horticulture Advisor Star Nursery (702) 771-7827 paulnoe@starnursery.com
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This deciduous, large shrub or small tree grows rapidly. The grayish green leaves are strongly aromatic. Numerous lilac-like flowers at the branch tips are either blue or cream color. Vitex is extremely tolerant of dry soils once established. With ample water it tends to grow more quickly, and it does well in lawns.
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All Aboard! Caboose Village at Big Rock Candy Mountain
The train cars have arrived at Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort. Well, they actually arrived a few years ago, as anyone who has driven on Historic Highway 89 in the Sevier or Piute County, Utah areas would know. The placement of several colorful train cars in the area has generated a great deal of curiosity, a few articles in local newspapers, and lots of talk on social media.
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The dream of the developers was to provide unique lodging in a beautiful setting, paying homage to the history of the Big Rock Area and the early days
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of the railroad. One Lodging Unit, the Union Pacific, was completed and available during the 2014 season, and it was a big hit with travelers. Two more units, the Rio Grande and the Box Car, are ready for the 2015 season. Caboose Village is located approximately 1/3 of a mile from the Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort Convenience Store, making it a leisurely walk to check out the other great amenities at the resort. The Convenience Store stocks basic grocery items, cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, gifts, jewelry and souvenirs. The restaurant is located just across the street and offers down home comfort food.
You will wake up in the morning with the sounds of the Sevier River flowing in the backyard, and you can almost hear the German Browns and Rainbow Trouts calling out for you to rescue them from endlessly swimming, instead becoming your evening dinner. From the porches you can take in the incredible views of the mountains, the river, and abundant wildlife in the area. Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort has so many things to see and do, and you’ll want to check them all out during your stay in Caboose Village. Whitewater Rafting on the Sevier River offers 2 hour, Class III and IV rapids, great fun for all ages. The Canopy Zipline includes a
series of ziplines with platforms in the trees, taking you back and forth across the river, a truly adrenaline inducing activity. Adventure Mountain challenges you with a walk across a suspension bridge, climbing up and around a mountain, and a thrilling Zipline ride back to ground level. The Ropes Course offers elements designed to challenge you individually, and to foster teamwork to complete the course. The Lazy River Float Trip is a relaxing way to enjoy the river and the views, while floating in a tube or raft with the gently moving current. Head on over to the Deer Creek Ghost Town for demonstrations and exhibits including Gold Panning, Blacksmith Shop, and a museum full of historical memorabilia. The Candy Mountain Express Trail is a great biking or hiking trail that runs along the Sevier River, with gradual inclines and descents, perfect for any level of fitness. If you would like more sightseeing in your itinerary, Zion National Park is approximately 120 miles away, Bryce Canyon is approximately 70 miles away, and Fremont Indian State Park, Cove Fort Historical Society, and Miner’s Park/Bullion Falls are all within a 20 minute drive from the resort. After all the excitement of the activities, it’s great to relax in your train car lodging, complete with A/C, TV, Comfortable Furnishings, Full Bathrooms, and Kitchenettes. Gaze at the stars, roast marshmallows, and relax knowing that THESE trains are always on time, and always stay on track. For more information about Lodging Choices in Caboose Village, www.candymountainresort.com/utah-lodging/caboose-village/ or call 866-999-9961. Train Cars sleep from 2-6 people comfortably. www.viewonmesquite.com
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2015 Summer Energy Saving Tips By Keith Buchhalter Every year at Overton Power District No. 5 we receive hundreds of phone calls inquiring how to save energy and money on electric bills in the summer months. Summer in our area is legendary for high energy usage, where temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit during the peak of the season. The good news is that you can do plenty of things to keep your electric bill under control. Below you will find my favorite Energy Saving Tips for this 2015 Summer Season:
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1. Don’t crank up the A/C
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The U.S. Department of Energy suggests setting your thermostat to as high a temperature as you are comfortable with, as default, they recommend to set it at 78 Degrees Fahrenheit when you are home and awake, and bumping it up further when you’re away from home or sleeping. Each degree of adjustment has an estimated 3-5% impact on your monthly cooling costs. Remember, don’t turn off your A/C thinking you will save energy, when you turn your A/C back on it will work non-stop until it reaches the temperature you set your thermostat to having the opposite effect.
your home. Cleaning and/or replacing filters once per month will lower your A/C’s energy consumption. 3. Block out the Sun Curtains, blinds and shades keep the sun rays out of you house. Keep them closed during the day and open during the night. Plant deciduous trees and shrubs around your house especially on the south and west sides of your home, they will add shade and produce a similar effect as your curtains and blinds by blocking the sun rays from your home in the summer months and allowing the sunlight to go through in the colder months when the leaves fall.
2. Don’t obstruct your A/C outdoor unit
4. Join the Fan Club
Don’t obstruct the air flowing into and out of your air conditioning system. Remove weeds, leaves and other debris near your A/C’s outdoor unit, clear away objects that may be blocking indoor A/C vents. Change your A/C filters frequently, dirty A/C filters block airflow and make A/C units work harder to cool
A fan doesn’t cool a room, however ceiling fans can save you money by maximizing air circulation, effective air circulation can make a room feel 5 - 8 degrees cooler, just make sure to turn them off when no one is enjoying it, otherwise you just waste electricity.
5. Seal holes and cracks around doors and windows Eliminating air leaks around your doors and windows can save you on heating and cooling cost while increasing home comfort. 6. Make the light choice When you replace light bulbs, choose energy-efficient products such as LEDs and CFLs, these light bulbs not only use less power but generate less heat.
Delay chores that produce heat such as dishwashing, laundering and cooking until cooler times of the day or night. If you have any questions or if you would like to share with us your favorite Summer Energy Savings Tips please contact us at customerservice@opd5. com, you can also visit our Facebook page Overton Power District #5 for more Energy Saving Tips that we will be posting throughout the season.
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The Power of a Positive Mindset
By Nikkos Zorbas Perhaps you’ve heard a person talk about someone who “has a good head on his shoulders,” or who “has her act together.” What they really mean is, that person has a mindset for success. Your mindset is the most important factor that influences and determines your success in both your personal and professional lives. A change in mindset, or the way you frame your experiences, can take you from despair to happiness and from failure to success and ultimate fulfillment.
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Think of your mindset as your personal navigation system. Every single day you
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have a choice as to how to set its course. You have the power to steer to who you want to be, where you want to go, and what you want to attract in life. In the legendary boxing movie Rocky, we see the protagonist transition from loser to champ, from champ to loser, and then back up again. Rocky’s wins and losses have less to do with his physical ability than his mindset, and the film chronicles his journey to reset himself back to the correct mental outlook. Recently I met a woman with the most amazing positive mindset. Margarita’s enthusiasm for life is off the charts, her energy is dynamic. Her smiles are
contagious and continuous, and she is grateful for everybody and everything in her life. Anytime you ask how she’s doing, she answers with, “I’m good, very good!” Every word that comes out of her mouth is inspiring, and every life she touches is for the better after even just a brief encounter. It would be an understatement to say that Margarita leaves a lasting impression on everybody she meets. And no one would ever suspect that Margarita suffers from breast cancer which has spread into Stage 4 bone cancer. She also was born with a mild form of Down syndrome, and reads lips to compensate for some hearing loss. Margarita’s oncologist, and her other doctors are baffled and amazed by her progress. They can’t believe how healthy she acts and looks, with no weight loss or hair loss from her medication and chemotherapy. They call her a miracle because other patients with similar conditions are bedridden and not nearly as vibrant. Her oncologist says that when many patients hear the word cancer, it’s as if their lives stop in their minds. Margarita’s physicians conclude she does so well because instead of focusing on her sickness, she focuses on all the good and beauty in life. As I often say, where the mind goes the body will follow. Perhaps it’s a blessing that Margarita doesn’t truly understand what cancer really is. I think of how bumblebees are said to baffle scientists because
view on HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ergonomically it’s impossible for them to fly. Thank goodness no one told that to the bees! Margarita looks forward to her morning coffee, her daily walks, and all the simple things in life. Even though she can’t read, she loves to go to the library. She appreciates looking at books with beautiful photos of flowers and happy people. At the end of each day, Margarita marks the calendar with a dot, a symbol of having lived another full day. Margarita’s mindset is never steered to look at situations
in a negative way, and that’s her secret weapon. Her personal navigation system is set toward the positive…permanently! The lesson here is not just for people battling cancer, it’s for all of us. Focus on the good in life, and don’t give attention to what does not serve us. Stress, fear, complaining, worry, and doubt are learned behaviors that do us absolutely no good, and if we were able to learn them, we can certainly unlearn them.
It’s time to take control of your mindset, the doorway to your destiny. Here are a few tips to get you started: 1. Focus on how goals can be accomplished, not on what obstacles could be in the way. 2. At the end of the day, identify and write down ten things that went right. 3. Learn to adapt to life’s shifting opportunities and roll with the punches. If you fall down seven times, get up eight! 4. Visualize the benefits of pursuing and achieving your goals. Keep those images alive in your mind. 5. Discipline your mindset to stop complaining, no matter how small or big. When you complain you fall out of balance. 6. Never over complicate life… keep it simple. Legendary actor Cary Grant said it best: “My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best as I can.” 7. Condition your mind to entertain positive thoughts. Fill your world with people and things that make you feel good, and avoid anything and anybody that projects negativity. 8. Put this all to the test in the next 24 hours. For any situation that arises, immediately go into positive mindset mode, or as I like to call it, “Margarita mode.” If someone calls you with what seems to be a problem or bad news, bring out your A game and focus on solutions.
The bottom line is, your mindset is responsible for everything around you and what you have attracted into your life. It’s up to you to develop the discipline to direct it to a higher path. After all, that’s why we’re here. Life is too short, so live every moment!
Renowned Performance Trainer in the field of Business and Self-Development, Nikk Zorbas passionately helps people dream big and release their potential from within. Nikk is the Best-Selling author of “Discovering Your Personal Power” and has recently released his second book “Discover Your Business Power” now available on Amazon.com. To learn more visit www.DiscoverYourBusinessPower.com
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A Perfectly Good Airplane By Larry LeMieux Where do skydivers go for Las Vegas Skydiving?? If you ask any experienced Las Vegas skydiver where they jump, they will probably say, " Skydive Mesquite!” According to Skydive Mesquite website, “We are the largest full service drop zone in Nevada and we can (and like to) take any level skydiver. If this is your first jump or your 10,000th, we want you here. If this will be your first jump, don't you want to skydive where experienced skydivers go to make their jumps?”
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Skydive Mesquite was established 11 years ago by Brad Jessey a former stuntman and Jump-Master with over 6,700 jumps to his credit. An integral part of the Mesquite Airport Community, Skydive Mesquite attracts jumpers from all over the west, bringing revenue to the local hotels, restaurants and other businesses. On a normal day, people from Mesquite can be seen parked outside the airport just to watch the beautifully colored canopies gently float to earth and to hear the squeals of delight coming from the first-time jumpers. Probably the most common item on a person’s Bucket List, skydiving combines the
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thrill of free flight with the breathtaking views that can only be experienced beneath a parachute. Are you interested? Now that you’ve made the decision to skydive you probably want more information. With today’s technology, skydiving has become safer than it was several years ago. Today there is the opportunity for a certified tandem instructor to take a passenger on his or her first skydive after only a few minutes of instruction. How is this possible? Simple, the instructor will teach you the correct body position to safely fall through the sky. You’ll be fitted with a tandem harness system that will attach you to your instructor. You will enjoy a scenic 15-minute flight up to 13,000 feet above the ground. After leaving the plane and falling through the sky at 120 miles per hour for approximately fifty seconds, it’s time to deploy your parachute. Once under canopy your instructor will guide you through flying and landing the canopy safely on the ground where your friends and/or family will be waiting for you. Why jump alone your first time when you can have an experienced and certified tandem instructor with you during your entire experience? Have you already done a tandem jump and now want to learn to solo? Skydive Mesquite is a member of the United States Parachute Association and follows the I.S.P. (Integrated Student Program). They train more people to skydive in the Las Vegas area than any other drop zone. The I.S.P. is an eight level course which covers all the information you will need to know to be able to skydive. Skydive Mesquite holds monthly events called “Boogies” for the certified fun jumpers to enjoy the camaraderie that comes with sharing the sky and the stories with a large group of skydivers. It is not uncommon for 50-100 fun jumpers to participate in one of these events. Skydive Mesquite is the home of every Nevada skydiving record and is
constantly trying to break those it has set. They want it known that the place for the best skydives is here at Skydive Mesquite. If you are ready to take the leap from a Perfectly Good Airplane, call Brad at Skydive Mesquite today at 877-2go-jump, 877-2465867 or visit their website at www.skydivemesquite.com and scratch one more off that Bucket List.
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Third Time is a Charm: Mesquite Off-Road Weekend The third annual Mesquite Off-Road Weekend was held February 20 - 22, 2015 at the Eureka Casino Resort. Some of the world’s best racers thrilled fans on and off the course. Fans got up close and personal at a meet and greet autograph session, there was an amazing stunt show with more freestyle riders than ever before and the racing was epic on a track that is unique to Mesquite NV!
To round out the weekend, there were two additional events that took place.
Spectators and racers alike traveled from all over to be a part of this years festival. Racers from Nevada, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Ohio and even a dad, son, and daughter from Canada were in the field.
Polaris World hosted a breakfast at their store then took two groups on a trail ride. “I believe It’s these kinds of community events that drive successful business in the community, said Josh Wilson, Polaris World.
“We had remarkable weather and perfect conditions to showcase Mesquite and our one-of-a-kind venue,” said Andre Carrier, COO of the Eureka Resort Casino. “We proved yet again that there is no other place to see motor sport racing quite like Mesquite Off-Road. We had thousands of fans out here who were thrilled and who enjoyed it a great deal.”
The other event was the Rockwell Pro Hill Climb Series at the Mesquite MX Park. This unique style of racing is where motorcycles go straight up a hill for time. The MX park has a great hill that challenged these racers. This event acted as a preview to a three-day event that was held in March and brought out hundreds of racers and spectators.
Once again, Freestyle MotoCross legend Cowboy Kenny Bartram won the event. The Beyond Pro race was
Visit www.MesquiteOffRoad.com for race results and additional photos from the event.
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created specifically for Mesquite Off-Road Weekend and is the only format in the world that brings together elements of both Freestyle Motocross and EnduroCross racing. EnduroCross superstar Mike Brown finished second while Brett Cue, who won the Biggest Whip contest on Friday night, was third.
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Can Biases Affect Your Investment Decisions? By Kelly Smith We hear these types of comments all the time…”the markets are too high,” “it’s all a gamble,” or “if you want to make money in the stock market, watch what I do, then do the opposite.” Then there is the individual that recently wanted to sell out of their entire stock investments because they were told they were “too old” to own stocks. When I asked about the large position in company stock they still owned elsewhere, they said that didn’t count and they were keeping it, it’s been passed down through generations!! Sound familiar? One would think that people in general make rational decisions designed to maximize their financial life. And while most of us do think carefully about these financial decisions, it is nearly impossible to completely disconnect from our “gut feelings” or that nagging intuition that seems to have been deeply implanted in the recesses of our brain, just look at the examples above. Investor, Know Thyself: How Your Biases Can Affect Investment Decisions Over the past few decades, a field has emerged that examines how these human psychological factors influence people’s financial decisions. It is known as behavioral finance and there have been several biases identified that can unnerve even the most stoic investor. By trying to understand these biases, you may be able to help yourself avoid questionable calls in the heat of your next financial moment, or hire a financial professional to help (okay, shameless plug!!). Following is a brief summary of some common biases influencing even the most experienced investors. Can you relate to any of these?
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• Anchoring refers to the tendency to become attached to something, even when it may not make sense. Think about that old college or concert t-shirt you still own that the person you reside with has tried to throw away three times already (or is this just me)!! Or the piece of information that is believed to be true, but is in fact, false. In investing, it can refer to the tendency to either hold an investment too long or place too much reliance on a certain piece of data or information.
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• Bandwagon effect, also known as herd behavior, happens when decisions are made simply because “everyone else is doing it,” (some of these investors may have also suffered from overconfidence bias.) After 25 years in the industry, this effect alone has caused me to create a parameter rule…once I have three or more people inquiring about a specific stock or industry, I approach it with much caution because the bandwagon effect has started. • Recency bias refers to the fact that recent events can have a stronger influence on your decisions than other, more distant events. For example, the market downturn in 2008 has caused many to be hesitant about continuing or increasing their investments once the markets settled down. Conversely, if you were encouraged by the stock market’s subsequent bull run, you may have increased the money you put into equities, hoping to take advantage of any further gains. Then consider that neither of these perspectives may be entirely rational given that investment decisions should be based on your individual goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
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• Negativity bias indicates the tendency to give more importance to negative news than positive news, which can cause you to be more risk-averse than appropriate for your situation. I believe this has increased dramatically with investors since the advent of 24 hour streaming of global news headlines and the average Joes ability to trend a personal written word interpretation of anything. • Overconfidence is simply having so much confidence in one’s own ability to select investments or to time the market that you might ignore warning signals or miss out on opportunities completely. • Loss-aversion bias is the term used to describe the tendency to fear losses more than celebrate equivalent gains. For example, you may experience joy at the thought of finding yourself $5,000 richer, but the thought of losing $5,000 might provoke a far greater fear. Similar to anchoring, loss aversion could cause you to hold onto a losing investment too long, with the fear of turning a paper loss into a real loss.
millennia into a complex decision-making tool, allowing us to retrieve past experiences and process information so quickly that we can respond almost instantaneously to perceived threats and opportunities. However, when it comes to your finances, these gut feelings may not be your strongest ally, and in fact may work against you. Before jumping to any conclusions about your finances, consider what biases may be at work beneath your conscious radar. It might also help to consider the opinions of an objective third party, such as a qualified financial professional, who could help identify any biases that may be clouding your judgment.
Kelly K. Smith, AAMS, has over 25 years of experience in the investment world and specifically in working with the individual investor. In 2013, she founded the woman owned and operated Smith Financial Group in Mesquite, NV.
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Mesquite Welcomes New Museum Coordinator Elspeth Kuta My goals are to maintain the integrity of the museum, make it a haven for the history of the valley and I would like the museum to be accessible to all. There are a number of exciting events scheduled for the next three months. In May, Diana Coonrant will show us how to churn butter. In June, Geraldine Zarate is donating her time on recording personal history in an appropriate voice for children’s stories. For Mesquite Days we will have a display “Mesquite and the Virgin Valley” beginning April14th through June 1st. It is my pleasure to be in Mesquite full time. For the last eight years I have been saying, “I live in Mesquite, but work in Minnesota.“ Now I can happily say, “I live and work in this wonderful community.”Welcome to my new world. Please drop in and share the adventure with me or online at www.facebook.com/Mesquite/nvmuseum This edition is about Adventure, let me share with you my latest adventure, becoming the latest coordinator of the Mesquite Virgin Valley Heritage Museum. I was born in New Zealand, and immigrated to the States after marrying Frank Kuta the love of my life. We are the parents of seven children, five of which have graduated from Virgin Valley High School, and two from Church College of New Zealand. For the last twenty years I have worked in the transportation industry; driving school bus, shuttle service, coach and over the road semi-truck.
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I admit to having a fascination with old objects and how they look and work. I also enjoy the stories of the early settlers and believe strongly that you can learn from the past. When the previous museum coordinator resigned I wondered who was going to take her place, and while I thought about it and discussed it with my better half, I felt a strong impression to apply for the position. Once I have learned the history of the valley, figured out the computer, and become somewhat social media savvy, I would like to embark on some other challenges like making adobe bricks, demonstrating sewing with a treadle sewing machine and replicating toys from 1880s for our tiny visitors.
View On Mesquite would like to welcome and congratulate Elspeth on her new position with Virgin Valley Heritage Museum.
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Strong Women of Mesquite
SUSAN BROWN BENNETT
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By Jean Watkins & Gwen Olsen It is our pleasure to introduce Susan Brown Bennett, a visionary and a very determined individual. She not only sees what would make things better, but she also puts her whole effort into accomplishing what she envisions. She has brought many types of entertainment to our valley, Susan Brown Bennett from Do Wop to live plays to the classics, improving the culture and environment of Mesquite and its neighbors. Susan was born and raised in Ogden, Utah and has been involved in theater and the performing arts beginning in junior high. She has degrees from Weber State University and Utah State University in theater and journalism, and added a master’s degree from UNLV in secondary education with an emphasis in English. She taught English and journalism in the Weber County and Davis County School Districts in Utah. She then became editor of a Davis County weekly newspaper. After moving to Las Vegas in 1972, she worked for the Review-Journal before returning to teaching. Susan came to Mesquite in 1986 where she taught theatre for 12 years along with English, journalism, literature and creative writing for a total of twenty years at Virgin Valley High School. She wrote many productions for homecoming assemblies, senior reviews and musical events. Many of her students have won local, state and national writing and speech awards. She was the chairman of the English Department and served as a member of the Northwest Accreditation Committee. In 1993 she was chosen as the Outstanding Teacher of Clark County and was honored at a UNLV Rebel basketball game at halftime. In 1986, Beverly Mellinger asked for Susan’s help in starting Mesquite’s first newspaper, the Desert Echo. The Desert Echo operated from 1987 until it merged with the Desert Valley Times in 1998. In that time, Susan trained
her students to write about all the sports stories, school news and art activities in the valley. Susan’s students continued to write sports and art related newspaper articles until her retirement in 2006. Susan also worked with her husband Sherman on administering the reading tutoring program which he started at the Hughes Middle School. Susan continued this work for several years after Sherman’s death. Susan directed one hundred plays and musicals, often assisted by her husband Sherman as the musical director and Pat Reber as choreographer, helping her students grow and prepare themselves for the challenges of the future. Susan started doing theatre in the old High School Facility, which is now the Mesquite Community Theater. In 1992, after the new high school’s 500-seat theatre was completed, Susan helped organize the Mesquite Arts Council to bring professional, family oriented entertainment to our valley. She served as President of the council twice and she still coordinates the events at the high school where many of the programs take place. Some examples of this great entertainment that have been coming to Mesquite for many years are: The Missoula Children’s Theater, which introduces students of all ages to the world of professional theater on stage by holding auditions on Monday and putting on productions by the end of the week. Local students are involved both backstage and as performers on stage. The Utah Shakespeare Festival, which introduces students to the Bard by holding workshops about all aspects of
view on STRONG WOMEN Shakespeare, including performing a play on stage for students and the community. And the BYU ballet and other dance troupes, which have influenced many students to pursue a career in professional dance. Seventeen years ago Susan helped start the “Festival of the Trees” as a major fundraiser for the Mesquite Arts Council. This still continues to be an annual event in our valley. She worked with Ed McKenzie to form the Virgin Valley Theatre Group in 2002, and directed several plays for the group, including two last year. Susan worked with Vicki Eckman on the first Mesquite Toes Dance Spectacular in 2003. In 2005, Susan and her husband, the late Sherman Bennett, were honored as Mesquite’s Distinguished Citizens of the Year. In 2008, Susan was named Woman of the Year by Virgin Valley Family Services. Also in 2008, Susan organized “Mesquite Kids on Stage” with her daughter-in-law Jenny Bennett and her friend Pat Reber to encourage over sixty students to perform on stage every year. They have presented nine shows so far. Susan organized many benefits to enable the various art groups to work together in a response to individual and community needs. Susan was a founding member of the Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation and served as their first Secretary in 2009. Some of the other activities and organizations that Susan has been a part of in Mesquite include Dollars for Scholars, the Mesquite Resort Association Advisory Board, Virgin Valley Artists Association, a volunteer with the Virgin Valley Historical Committee, the Sherm Bennett Memorial Cactus Classic Baseball
and Desert Winds Softball Tournament at VVHS, and a member of the Clean Air Committee. In 2013, Susan and Sherman were inducted into the Virgin Valley High School Hall of Fame. Sherman as the athletic director, tournament director, and assistant baseball coach; and Susan as an active member of the athletic booster club and who wrote many stories about the athletic activities at the school. Susan and her late husband Sherman have four children, Joan, Michael, David and Mathew. Susan has definitely left her mark on a wide spectrum of arts as well as other activities in Mesquite. Since her retirement from teaching, Susan has been plagued with many health problems. She has had numerous surgeries and is now confined to a wheelchair but this has not stopped her. She still continues to go on. She even has a part in one of the upcoming productions of the Virgin Valley Theater Group. Acting is something she has not done for many years, but she is looking forward to this experience. Susan’s strong faith, determination, and a great desire to serve others has kept her going. She loves people and wants to help in whatever way she can. After her husband died in 2007 she was even more determined to work harder and become more involved. This is when Susan had the idea to organize a group that would provide children of the community an opportunity to develop talents and share those talents with others. This was the beginning of “Mesquite Kids on Stage”. She expressed that without the help of others she would be unable to do what she does. She is grateful for all of her friends who are there to support her. Susan Brown Bennett is truly one of the Strong Women of Mesquite.
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Tips for Traveling with Teens By Celece Seegmiller Summer vacation season is just around the corner and that means many parents and grandparents will be traveling with their teenage children. While it is a great opportunity for families to spend time together, traveling with teenagers can often be challenging. Many people see vacations as the perfect opportunity to bond with teens, for how often do you really get a chance to spend quality time with them away from phones, TVs, video games and instant messaging? Once teens are in a different environment, even for a day trip, they often become more open and communicative. Even though you may not agree on music and movies with your teen, you can all agree that zip lining in Costa Rica or watching the sunset from the deck of your cruise ship is very cool. The American Society of Travel Agents offers great advice for traveling with teens:
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Space, the First and Final Frontier Teenagers need space like fish need water. Give them space by having your travel agent select accommodations that offer more than just one room, such as a suite, or book adjacent rooms if the budget permits. Mental space is important too, so do not plan a schedule jam-packed with activities for every minute of the day. Have plenty of time for relaxing.
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They’ll Love It When a Good Plan Comes Together Planning is an important step of every vacation. If you want to plan a trip your teenager will get excited about, the solution is easy; get them involved with the planning. Your teen will enjoy sifting through the guidebooks with you or researching activities online. Bring them to your travel agent’s office and include them in the planning process. Brainstorm with your entire family and listen to their input. Your teen may
surprise you with some of things he or she might like to do on vacation. The more you show that you are listening, the more your teen will come forth with ideas. Take their interests into consideration, whether it’s their love of the outdoors, history, or music. Once the family plan is in place, keep your teen involved by putting them in charge of at least one aspect of the trip. If they’re good with maps, make them the navigator. Do they have an eye for photos? Make them the official
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Photo Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises vacation photographer, in charge of not only taking photos during the trip, but also of compiling the album once you return. They will enjoy the responsibility of the project and the trust you give them to accomplish it. Dollars and Sense Set a budget with your teens for incidental spending and stick with it. This often works in reducing the number of “I wants” during the trip. Sleeping Beauties Let your teens sleep in as much as your schedule allows. It’s a win-win situation. They happily get to sleep in, and you have time for a quick nine holes on the course or a trip to the spa. Most teens love to sleep late, and research has shown that their body clocks demand it. Try not to think of it as wasted vacation time, for letting them sleep is an easy way to eliminate tension.
cruises as a great option for families, where teens often bond with others their age on board and enjoy a great amount of space and freedom. “Family adventures” are a travel agent specialty, where you’ll enjoy guided, multisport tours in amazing locales. If multi-sports are not your idea of vacation bliss, and you prefer to keep things lowkey, possibly to visit relatives or an historic site, keep in mind some activities that your teen can look forward to or plan a side trip to an amusement or water park. The end result of any family vacation is to bring you closer to your loved ones while enjoying a fantastic travel experience. The key is to think of your next vacation as an adventure, for it’s nearly impossible for anyone - especially your teenager - to not get excited about setting off on an adventure.
Food for Thought Part of experiencing a new destination is enjoying the local cuisine. While most travelers look forward to this savory part of world discovery, teens often fear it. Especially during international exploration, where the food can range from the exotic to the bizarre, forcing your teen to experiment day in and day out may not yield positive results. Just be sure to discuss with your teens to respect and obey the local customs.
Where to Go Now that you have a better grasp on how to peacefully coexist with your teens while on vacation, the next logical question is where to take them? Travel agents recommend
Celece Seegmiller is the local owner of The Travel Connection, located at 1386 E. 100 South in the Bell Tower Courtyard in St. George. For more information, please call 435-628-3636 or email her at celece@stgeorgetravel.com
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Take a Cyber Break As many parents can attest to, it’s difficult at times to pry your teenagers off their smart phones and social media. While a vacation is a great opportunity for teens to experience the World Wide without the Web, don’t force them to quit cold turkey. Make it easy for them to stay in touch with their friends back home. You know you’ll want to check your e-mail just as much.
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Recipe Revamp Cooking With Summer On My Mind
By Jennifer Hammond - IIN Certified Health Coach
When the temperatures are on the rise and the days are longer there is nothing I like to do more than be outside enjoying my garden or spending quality time with my family. At times like these I really don’t want the “burden” of being tied to my stove for a healthy meal. I want to have a simple, nutritious meals that can be made quickly and get me back to having fun! One of our favorite “fast foods” is a lettuce wrap. Forget the tortillas or sandwich breads and switch them out for Romaine or Butter Leaf Lettuce. Cut up bowls of your favorite veggies to include in your wraps. This makes feeding picky eaters a lot easier; they get to choose their own toppings and can have a variety of flavors. For the healthiest option keep dressings to a minimum.
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You may have used your crockpot for warm winter stews, but it can be your best friend for quick summer meals as well. I recommend cooking a whole chicken or roast and then pull the meat off, shred or chop the meat, and refrigerate for instant dinners.
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I also keep cooking time to a minimum by pre-measuring a recipe’s dry ingredients and labeling the bags, usually making 5 - 6 mixes in separate bags. Write on the bag what wet ingredients to add when you are ready for that quick meal. My go-to premix meal and a favorite with the kids is my easy gluten-free pizza dough. I can also use this mix if I want to make breadcrumbs for a recipe or to have breadsticks to go with soup or salad.
Easy Gluten Free Pizza Mix Dry Mix: 2 cups Almond Flour 1 cup Arrowroot Powder or Tapioca Flour 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 ½ tsp Salt (omit or reduce if you are watching your sodium levels) ¼ tsp Black Pepper ½ tsp Xanthan Gum (a good binding agent but not absolutely necessary - I buy this at the health food store.) 1 ½ tsp. Baking Powder (Do not add if storing the mix; add to mix when adding wet ingredients)**
Wet Ingredients: 3 Eggs (Yes, I recommend farm fresh for the most vitamins!) ½ cup Almond or Coconut Milk (Do not use flavored milks) Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cover the bottom of a cookie sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper. You can grease the pan instead of using parchment, but clean up will be easier with parchment. Put dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. If you are making this from your Dry Ingredients Pre-Mix, don’t forget to add the Baking Powder** now. Add eggs and almond or coconut milk to the dry ingredients. Mix well. (The batter will be the consistency of thick pancake mix, not like typical pizza dough.) Use a spatula to spread batter onto parchment paper or greased pan. Bake crust in preheated oven 10 - 15 minutes; crust should be a golden brown. Remove crust from oven and top with sauce and desired toppings. Return pizza to oven and bake an additional 10 - 15 minutes.
**You can substitute ½ tsp Baking Soda and 1 tsp Cream of Tartar for the Baking Powder if you are avoiding corn products.
Quick Pizza Sauce 1 12 oz can Tomato Paste (Watch for added ingredients on label) 1 Tbsp Crushed Garlic (This can be a lot if you don’t love garlic) 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning 1 tsp Onion Powder Mix well and spread across cooked pizza crust. Tomato, Artichoke, Basil - CHEESE FREE! - Personal Pizza
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Have fun with your ingredients! You can use the same method as with the lettuce wraps and put your ingredients in separate bowls and let the family “decorate” their part of the pizza or make individual pizzas. You are only limited by your own imagination! ENJOY!
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- Cooked Organic Sausage - Turkey Pepperoni - Canadian Bacon (No added ingredients) - Buffalo Chicken (personal favorite!) - Sliced Mushrooms - Cheese - Try strong cheeses for a great flavor - Sweet Peppers - Green Peppers - Sun Dried Tomatoes or Cherry Tomatoes - Pickled Artichokes, rinsed - Shredded Spinach or Kale - Pineapple - Jalapenos - Roasted Garlic
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the Outdoors Bring HomeGreat
By Linda Faas
There are a hundred ways to enjoy the outdoors. That, after all, is why we call it “great.” Especially in Nevada, where travel on public land is unimpeded by fences and artificial private boundaries, a person can get up close and personal with the elements. There is no substitute for seeing and feeling the mysteries of a forest, witnessing the raw power in a cresting river, or soaking in an endless vista from atop a desert butte.
Those who see such sights hope to re-visualize and remember them. Humans also possess an element of magnanimous generosity in their compulsion to record and relate to others a special encounter with nature. “Look at the beauty!” “I want you to see what I saw!” Nature photography can be as simple as firing away with a digital camera and bringing home a memory card full of pixels. Those photos are precious to the one who witnessed the scene. However, the best nature photographers labor to capture the essence of unique moments they witness, adding their own sense of color, composition, and drama as they relay those exquisite scenes to the rest of us. They accomplish a moment of shared discovery in their work. The element of discovery in fine photos has lasting impact on a viewer. Since the viewer is a second-hand recipient of the scene, a successful photographer must kindle excitement of a first-time encounter for the viewer’s mind.
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Compelling photographs of the great outdoors are often displayed at the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery. Gallery operator, the Virgin Valley Artists Association (VVAA), presents photo exhibitions and narrated visual presentations that carry the audience on outdoor adventures that might not be in an average person’s grasp.
Well-known nature photographer Sharon Schafer and Mesquite’s skilled photo instructor, RS Stone, have awed gallery crowds with majestic portraits of wildlife, both local and exotic. They make it possible for all to see and learn about the beautiful creatures who share our world. Photographer David Boyarski has spent several years freeze-framing the frenetic lives of hummingbirds. His photos
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and lectures delight viewers who marvel to observe these tiny dynamos of pure energy. Taking it a step further, Boyarski has shared tips for better imaging in his photography workshops, held in the gallery classroom. David Bailey, longtime member of VVAA, displayed a winning photo in a recent gallery exhibition. The scene was simple: autumn leaves on water. However, he brought home more than just a common image. His photograph captured the bittersweet loss of beautiful dying leaves, carried away by a living stream. It evoked viewer thought about the passage of time in life’s seasons, and reconfirmed a shared experience for all to reflect on. Many of us flock to the desert each spring to see the wild flower bloom, and we bring home hundreds of images. Our photos recount a pursuit of happiness. They express a preference for vitality, beauty, and anticipation of another spring ahead. Amateurs we all are, trying to capture the face of nature, but sharing images of the great outdoors is a generous act that creates a bond among all who hope to look beauty in the face. Get out this year and see the desert. Bring home a memory card to share with all of us.
Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery is located at 15 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite Nevada. Open Monday through Saturday, 10a-4p. Phone 702-346-1338, www.mesquitefineartscenter.com, and on Facebook.
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Virgin Valley Jr. Golf Association Summer Program Golf is a sport you will play for the rest of your life and is a game for all ages. A person can be 3 years old or 83 years old and still enjoy the game. The sport of Golf also has amazing opportunities for college scholarships. The Virgin Valley Jr. Golf Association would like to work with any junior golfer who wants to further their golf career by helping to find golf based scholarships. Golf is an important part of Mesquite culture and we would love to see juniors become more involved in this wonderful program.
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The Virgin Valley Jr. Golf Association Clinics begin on June 9th with clinics every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and tournaments to follow throughout the summer. The sign up fee is $50 per junior golfer, ages 6 to 17. To sign-up or if you have questions, please contact Marisa Hansen at (435)632-2583 or email marisa_hansen03@yahoo.com. You can also contact Marsha, Tom or Marisa at the CasaBlanca Golf Club (702)346-6764. We look forward to assisting you.
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Moapa Valley-OHV Friendly Community by Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Moapa Valley has always been a community that welcomes and appreciates off highway vehicles, but it has never had an official set of rules pertaining to OHV use. Starting in February 2015, Moapa Valley is now proud to be designated as an OHV Friendly Community.
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The Moapa Valley Progress article about the ordinance that received unanimous approval states: “The Ordinance specifies nearly 100 county roads in the Logandale/ Overton communities as officially designated for OHV use. Because of limitations in working with state officials, the state highway (Moapa Valley Blvd) was not included on the list. But most other county roads are. And state law allows OHVs to cross the state highway to get from one side to another. So, supporters say, the ordinance accomplishes the goal of allowing OHV riders on public lands to access various points of interest in the community. “ An ordinance of this scope takes YEARS to get approved, and everyone involved in this effort gives credit to Commissioner Tom Collins for his support. A quote from the Moapa Valley Progress sums it up nicely, “This NEVER would have happened if Commissioner Collins and his
right-hand woman, Janice Ridondo, had not heard the frustration of the town board and decided to take on this issue,” said Elise McAllister. Elise has been instrumental in working with various agencies to help get this ordinance passed. “After years of banging our collective heads against a wall, they stepped in and made it happen in about six months!” The Moapa Valley area is the perfect place to be designated as OHV friendly. The Logandale Trails System is located here, a multi use trail system that was developed after years of cooperation between the BLM and local advocates like Partners in Conservation (PIC). The trail system is well marked and has easy access from Interstate 15 and
because of partnerships with PIC and other local organizations, the trail system is well maintained. Moapa Valley is Southern Nevada’s outdoor playground, and receiving designation as an OHV Friendly Community is a real benefit to the town and visitors alike. In addition to the Logandale Trails System, there are off road trails surrounding the valley that are great to explore, and the ability to ride your OHV to a gas station, store or restaurant is attractive to many riders. Moapa Valley has several restaurants including Carley’s Pizza, Sugars Home Plate, McDonalds, Inside Scoop, and VIP Chinese Restaurant. Now, when you’re out exploring the trails, you don’t have to load up the vehicles
on a trailer and drive to town; you can drive your OHVs to town, eat at one of the great restaurants, and get back to exploring the trails. There are also gas stations in Overton, Logandale and Moapa; unique stores in Overton such as the Wild Horse Gallery, Jasmine’s Boutique, and the Front Porch Flowers and Gifts; the Lost City Museum, and a Zipline in Overton. For a complete list of the rules and regulations about OHV use in Moapa Valley, please visit www.moapavalleychamber.com/ohv/
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Keeping Your Summer Safe: From basic first aid to family emergencies By: Joseph Yu, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, Board Certified Here it comes! Summer fun is just around the corner: sun, sports, pools and other outdoor activities abound. It’s no surprise that the summer season can also be the busiest for your local emergency room. Knowing what to do when an emergency arises, when and how to administer medical care at home and when to head to the ER is important. Educating yourself and your family about how to handle an emergency can make for a safer, happier and healthier summer! So, let’s take a minute to review some simple steps that can make a big difference in your life!
First Aid Kit
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Bumps, scrapes and boo-boos can be handled at home with a wellstocked first aid kit. A necessity in every home, a first aid kit can help handle minor emergencies that don’t require a doctor’s immediate care. Your kit should be stored in a central location in your home – within easy reach for adults, not children. A properly stocked kit can help you manage emergency needs ranging from a burn to a deep cut.
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Check your kit regularly and replace missing items or expired medications. It’s a good idea to have a first aid kit in your home and another in the car. Don’t forget to take it with you on vacations, too!
First aid basics Some general first aid tips for a few common situations include:
A Family First Aid Kit • first-aid manual • sterile gauze • adhesive tape, adhesive bandages and elastic bandages • antiseptic wipes • soap • antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment) • antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide) • Hydrocortisone cream (1%) • acetaminophen and ibuprofen • extra prescription medications • tweezers • sharp scissors • safety pins • disposable instant cold packs • calamine lotion • alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol • thermometer • Breathing barrier (with a one-way valve) for mouth-to-mouth CPR • plastic gloves • a flashlight and extra batteries • a list of emergency phone numbers • blanket
• Bruises: elevate and apply ice or a cold pack. • Burns: Immerse the burned area in cool water for at least five minutes or until the pain subsides. Cover the area loosely with a sterile gauze bandage. Do not apply ice directly, and do not use ointments or butter. • Bleeding or puncture wounds: apply continuous, direct pressure with a clean cloth or towel to control bleeding, for about 20 minutes. Rinse the wound with clean water (no soap, as this may irritate the wound); apply an antibiotic and cover the wound with a bandage or sterile gauze.
Be sure to wash your hands before treating a wound. If you’re not sure about the severity of the injury, call your doctor or head to your local emergency room.
When to go to the ER If the injury is severe or complications occur – such as continued bleeding or redness, pain, numbness, fever or swelling – you need to go to the emergency room.
Be Prepared According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, every emergency can be managed using the four-step process: prevent, prepare, recognize, and act. This includes mock emergency drills with family, CPR classes from your local hospital or Red Cross office, and teaching children to call 911 in an emergency. Discuss with your child what constitutes an emergency and which situations are appropriate (and not appropriate) to call for emergency help. Help your child to
memorize and practice the information they’ll need to provide: their home address, their home phone number, and other questions the dispatcher will ask about the person who needs help (whether they are conscious and breathing). For first aid and emergency advice on a wide range of conditions, visit the ‘Health Library’ link at: www.mesaviewhospital.com
Dr. Yu is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Yu’s sports affiliations include serving as Team Physician for UNLV, CSN and NBA Summer. Dr. Yu is an independent member of the medical staff for Mesa View Regional Hospital, and can be reached at Mesa View Medical Group, 702-346-0800 or visit MesaVewMedical.com
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Virgin Valley Theatre Presents:
Fly Willie You are invited to attend the premiere of a hilarious new comedy, FLY WILLIE, co-produced by Virgin Valley Theatre Group and 2 Nielsens Productions. The play was developed in a series of summer workshops sponsored by the VVTG as part of their 501 C 3 commitments to education. Workshops were led by award winning choreographer and director Dan Louis Nielsen. With over 35 years in the entertainment industry, Dan has brought his theatrical talents and know how to our local actors. He started his career as a young Mouseketeer at Disneyland performing daily at the amusement park and on tour. His talents brought him to the Las Vegas where he has performed as lead on many of its illustrious stages. As a choreographer and show director, Dan has won awards for his staging and choreography. Dan has authored the new play FLY WILLIE in which he cast Mesquite actors and Las Vegas actors in a zany new comedy premiering at the Mesquite Community Theater.
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Join the cast of FLY WILLIE on May 1 & 2 at 7:00 PM and on May 3 at 2:00 PM for a zany journey into the heights of laughter.
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On The Move! By Gary Moore - Get Fit Trainer/ Crossfit Level 1 Certified Trainer
National Parks right in our backyard, get out and go for a hike, run or even take a bike ride on the vast amount of trails for all fitness ability. Valley of Fire, Zion, Grand Canyon, Moab, Red Rock and Bryce Canyon are just a few of the amazing parks in our vicinity.
With the beautiful spring temperatures in Mesquite and Southern Utah it's time to take our exercise outdoors. This time of year is especially nice because the parks are pristine and the weather is near perfect. Slow down for a few hours and make time to spend outside with your friends, family and loved ones. Outdoor activities are a great way to help you stay in shape and enjoy life to it's fullest. There are so many wonderful ways to stay in shape outdoors. Hiking is just one of the many things you can do to stay in shape. We are blessed to live in a part of the country where there are endless amounts of opportunities to take advantage of the outdoors. With a number of beautiful
Golf is another popular outdoor activity in Mesquite and Southern Utah. Get out and hit the links or head to the driving range and hit some balls. The important point is you're moving your body. When heading out always make sure you're prepared for your activity. Hydration is one of the most important things; water, water and more water!!! No matter what activity you're doing, make sure you drink enough water. Stay away from those high sugary substances such as soda, Gatorade and fruit juices. Also take healthy snacks. Nuts, seeds, beef jerky, veggies and a little fruit are great energy sources to keep you going on those long hikes. If the National Parks are too far, you can take a walk, run or even bike around town. There are many wonderful trails close to home without heading to the hills. Get out of that sedentary lifestyle, leave the television, video games and movies behind for just a bit and enjoy nature. There's nothing like blue skies and fresh air to keep us strong and healthy for many years to come. Lets get outside, be active and enjoy LIFE!!!
Gary Moore has been actively involved with functional movement training his whole life. He was introduced to the CrossFit Training program in 2006 and became a Level 1 Certified Crossfit coach in 2009. He is currently teaching High Intensity Interval Training at the GET FIT Gym in Mesquite. He enjoys training individuals and groups of all different fitness levels. If you have questions regarding fitness or reaching your health goals call: 702-250-5491 or email moore4gary@hotmail.com
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Mesquie Senior Game Highlights! Bocce filled up at 64 people in 9 days and had a waiting list. Target Pistol grew from 44 to 50 shooters – a 14% increase. Long Drive grew from 35 to 41 and offered a Pro division for the first time. Track and Field grew from 50 to 70 – a 40% increase. Women’s Softball grew from 16 to 21 teams. Bicycling was offered for the first time where we had about a dozen cyclists. We expect that to grow next year. A distance race may also be added.
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Pickleball should fill up at 144!
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“Welcome!” City Attorney Sweetin
By Sue Santarcangelo Three years ago when Bob Sweetin “took a flyer” and applied to be Mesquite’s Deputy City Attorney, he had no idea where it would take him. At the time he was working in the Clark County District Attorney’s office in the criminal appeals unit. “I … applied to it on a whim and I didn’t think I would get the job; and if I was offered the job I didn’t think I’d come up here and leave the DA’s office for this.” The city did offer him the job and for the first time he and his wife came to Mesquite with an eye towards living here. “We both went to undergraduate school in Utah and we are both from Las Vegas so we would drive through Mesquite all the time but never actually stopped.” When they did stop, they found a place they loved. “As far as being a picturesque place to live this is the top for us! We’ve lived in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Washington DC
and northern California but I’ve never lived in a prettier place than Mesquite.” Sweetin joined the City as the Deputy City Attorney in February of 2013 and in December of 2014 he temporarily assumed the position of City Attorney when Cheryl Hunt retired after eight years of service. He was officially appointed to the position in January of 2015, and at that time the City Council combined the duties of both offices into a single position. When asked if he felt that combining the two positions and increasing the workload had created a position that was hard for one person to fill, he indicated that it depended on the background of the attorney applying for the position. He explained that his background had provided him with experience in both civil and criminal law. Sweetin attended law school at the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. While in school he worked in the U.S. Attorney’s office helping investigate and prosecute federal misdemeanor violations. He made over 70 court appearances for various motions and hearings before federal magistrate judges, and worked one jury trial and nine court trials. He considered the opportunity a great “hands on” education, and notes, “I saw all types of crime…and I just loved that.”
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Although the experience made him want to be a prosecutor, his path to the Clark County District Attorney’s office was not a direct one. After graduating law school he took a position clerking for Clark County District Court Judge Gloria Sturman. When working with her he was involved in complex civil litigation and probate appeals. The civil division case load was huge and varied, and he credits Judge Sturman for helping him gain a solid footing in civil law. “She is one of the smartest people I’ve ever worked with.”
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Sweetin then joined the Clark County District Attorney’s office where he drafted felony appeals in a number of theft, sexual assault, child sexual assault and homicide cases. While working for the D.A. he heard about the Deputy City Attorney position in Mesquite and applied. Now comfortably handling the city’s legal affairs Sweetin gives credit for his ability to handle the situation to his mentor, former City Attorney Cheryl Hunt, who helped him learn the city’s requirements, and to his Executive Assistant Donna Peavy who keeps him on point. He explains that generally city misdemeanor prosecutions don’t take much time. “They are very quick turn-around…a lot of
these folks are just folks who made a mistake. They are not bad criminals. We don’t need to invest a lot of government resources in locking them up…” Yet even short cases take time and coordination and Donna is his bulwark. “She works so hard keeping me organized and straight. She makes sure I’m making all my deadlines and knowing what cases are coming up for trial. I definitely couldn’t do it without her.” While misdemeanor prosecutions are important, the public is most familiar with him as the face of the City’s legal support in public meetings. He deals with legal questions related to the operation of the city and advises the City Council. While his primary job is to keep the city on firm legal footing he is happy to meet with city residents who have questions. “Even though I’m appointed by the Council, I work for the people of Mesquite. Just like the Council does, just like the City Manager does.” When asked how long he would like to work for the city he answers enthusiastically, “We love it here. It’s a great little town and the people are great.” He indicates that his three year old son Holden and one year old daughter Dawson love the recreation center pool. Even his wife Courtney a former school teacher and UC Davis Graduate School of Management alum is enjoying the more laid back small town life. “We feel that Mesquite is home and hopefully will be for a really long time.”
View On Mesquite Magazine would like to welcome Bob Sweetin and his family to Mesquite.
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Caring For Outdoor Fabrics
By Helen Houston Creamer Whew! If we reached record high temperatures in February, just how hot can we expect the summer months to be? During the sizzling months in Mesquite, spending time outdoors for many consists of dashing out to the driveway to pick up the newspaper. About June, we anxiously await the cooler temperatures and our ability to spend more time outdoors, but while we live in air conditioned comfort, the fierce desert sun, wind and blowing sand wreak havoc with our outdoor furniture. Before we can cradle in the comfort of cushioned seating, dining al fresco or having cool drinks by the pool, our outdoor furniture needs some tender loving care.
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There is no denying it, great outdoor furniture makes outdoor living that much more pleasurable. Buying and then keeping outdoor fabrics looking good is easy if you know the basics. Consider these tips:
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Nature is by and large to be found out-of-doors, a location where, it cannot be argued, there are never enough comfortable chairs.”
~ Fran Lebowitz American writer & humorist, b. 1950 Know what you are buying. Invest in fabrics made for the out-of-doors that are water repellent, UV and stain-resistant down to the actual fibers used to weave them. Recognizable names such as Sunbrella and Sun N Shade are made to endure the wrath of Mother Nature. Keep fabrics clean. Simply by brushing off the dirt before it becomes imbedded (I use a leaf blower) and wiping up spills as
they occur will add years to your outdoor cushions. When more cleaning is needed, use a solution of ¼ cup mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water. Use a sponge, soft-bristle brush or cloth to apply it, allow it to soak into the fabric, rinse off all soap residue and then allow the fabric to air dry. Upholstery shampoo can be used as an alternative or cleaning solutions manufactured specifically for outdoor fabrics. Use natural solutions on resistant stains. For oil stains such as suntan lotion, rub in corn starch or baby powder, allow the powder to soak up the stain, let dry and flake it off. Or, use a paste made from fresh lemon juice and salt, rubbing on the stain, allowing it to soak in then rinse with clean water. Try a solution of 8 oz. of bleach and 2 oz. of mild soap per gallon of water on resistant stains. Don’t bring cushions in every night. Constantly bringing cushions back and forth deters from the enjoyment of your outdoor living space and is unnecessary for cushions made from true performance fabrics. Do bring them in if extreme weather is coming, preventing dirt build-up and mildew. Let them bask in the sun! Performance fabrics are light-fast to a degree. They can be UV protected for between 500 and 1500 hours of direct sunlight. However, rotating and turning
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the pillows and cushions around periodically will prevent any uneven fading that may occur.
the rug on a flat surface, making sure to turn it over occasionally so it dries evenly, or just hang it on a clothesline.
Clean before storing. Storing cushions indoors will prevent dirt build-up and increase longevity. Make sure the cushions are thoroughly cleaned and dry before storing someplace where they will not get wet or dirty.
Use a Rug Pad. A rug pad is a type of material that people place under their rugs to keep them in place, protect their floors, and extend the life of their rugs. There are different types of rug pads from which you can choose, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. While many people use these indoors, they could also work well on outdoor rugs, as they prevent dirt from reaching the fibers from underneath, while preventing wear from uneven boards and flooring.
Durable and easy to clean. A polypropylene rug is a great addition to your patio setting, adding style and sophistication to any outdoor area. When it comes to rug cleaning, it may be as simple as vacuuming or passing the hose above, while others may need a more complex cleaning. If the rug is particularly dirty, then you need to give it a thorough cleaning. Take a water hose, wet the rug, and then pour or spray soap or rug cleaner on the entire area. Use a scrub brush to work in the soap, and then rinse off with the hose. Leave
Helen Houston Creamer is owner of Hues & Vues, a design studio specializing in custom window treatments and interior color. 350 Falcon Ridge Parkway (702) 346-0246. www.huesandvues.com
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What are the characteristics, types and care of outdoor rugs? When we talk about outdoor rugs we are not talking about the typical artificial grass mats, but of designs and colors that will add a touch of the modern to our terrace or garden. Outdoor rugs are special, because they are prepared to withstand the rain, cold or ultraviolet rays. Generally, the material used is polypropylene fiber and is impermeable and resistant to the outside.
Enjoy the season! Minor due diligence is all it takes to keep outdoor rugs, cushions and pillows vibrant for seasons to come.
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How to Slice or Hook a Golf Ball Rob Krieger - PGA Golf Professional All golfers from high handicappers to professionals hit shots they don’t want to especially when there are trees, water, bunkers or desert that we are trying to avoid. I know that’s how I had to learn, not because I wanted to, but because I had to after I would curve the ball into the awaiting obstacles on the course. So I wanted to know why that happened so I decided I needed to learn what I was doing wrong so I had more control over when and why. However, then I realized that if I could hit that shot when I wanted to, when the course required me to do so, my scores would go down. Once I changed my mindset to using these curving shots to help, not hurt my game, I became a better player. So I am sharing some of these basic fundamentals so you too can slice/fade and hook/draw when you need to and start saving shots and having more fun.
– Slice or Fade –
(Hitting ball that goes from left and to right – Slicing is more severe) Set up – Using your target as 12:00 on a clock, position your feet, knees and hips toward 11:00 and leave your shoulders pointing parallel to the target or 12:00. Club face still points at your target. Your swing path in the backswing will follow your feet line back toward 5:00 and in the downswing toward 11:00 (Out to In swing path). As you come into impact with the ball, keep your club face from turning over and let the face of the club point to the sky. By swinging the club over to the left of your target and not letting your forearms roll over, this will create a clockwise spin on the ball and it should go from left to right and come back to the target line but will hit the ball a shorter distance.
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– Hook or Draw –
(Hitting ball that goes from right to left- Hooking is more severe) Set up – Using your target as 12:00 on a clock, position your feet, knees and hips toward 1:00 and leave your shoulders pointing parallel to the target or 12:00. Club face still points at your target. Your swing path in the backswing will follow your feet line back toward 7:00 and in the downswing out toward 1:00 (In to Out swing path). As you come into impact with the ball, allow your club face to turn over and let the toe of the club point to the sky. By swinging the club out to the right of your target and rolling your forearms over, it will create a counter clockwise spin on the ball and it should go from right to left and come back to the target line as well as give you more distance.
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If you would like to better understand how this works, please go to my website www.stgeorgegolflessons.com. Good luck and as always Fairways and Greens!
Rob Krieger is the owner of the Red Rock Golf Center, a new high tech golf training facility located at the beautiful Green Valley Resort & Spa – 1871 W. Canyon View Dr., St. George, UT. Available for beginner clinics and private lessons. Lessons can be booked by calling 435-986-5096, emailing rob@sgugolf.com or visit www.stgeorgegolflessons.com.
TENNIS TNT
BY DONNA EADS
Tennis is a thinking man’s game and many players forget that point during a match. You develop points based on your team’s strengths and watching for your opponent’s weakness. So your team has great lobs, use the offensive lob; if the opponents have slower mobility, make them run. The ten minute warm-up is a good time to note your opponent’s good shots or their weaknesses. Be sure to let your partner know what you see and think about combinations that will work. Combinations of shots such as a lob followed with a drop shot or an out wide serve followed with a down the line shot are great plays for your team to develop. Another play is to keep working one opponent during a point so that player is the focus of all or most of your shots. Once your team has opened up the court by hitting to that one opponent, the winning shot is an easy put away. Some coaches refer to this play as freezing one player. Court positioning in doubles has changed due to the harder and faster serves that are being hit today. Many club players have strong serves that give their partner the opportunity to poach. The best court position during the return of serve has changed now to either both players back at the baseline or one back to receive and one in ‘no man’s land’ which is a couple of feet inside the baseline. The last position is called a hybrid and does give your team a better chance to react to the poach. Usually this change in positioning is only needed on the first serve. A couple of tips and reminders since the weather is getting warmer. Do not leave your racquets or balls in the trunk of the car or in the garage. The balls do not tolerate temperatures over 110 and racquets can warp. Use two pair of tennis shoes and rotate them. Wear two pair of socks and change them often during a match. Drink water before your match to start your hydration and keep drinking. See you on the courts.
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DUCKY DERBY ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS The second annual Ducky Derby was again a great success. On Saturday, April 4th a total of 451 little rubber duckies raced to the finish line in Hafen Pond. They had been working hard all year long for this race and it really showed. The first ducky crossed the finished line in 7 minutes this year (with a little help from the City of Mesquite and their ingenuity on creating a great water flow for us this year). Much faster than the painfully slow 20 minutes it took last year. This year’s first place winner was hard to beat. He had been training his duckies all year long after winning 1st place last year, and again took first place this year to everyone’s surprise. Very hard to accomplish twice in a row since obviously the race is totally random. Lucky Mesquite City Councilman Rich Green’s ducky came in first, a close second was Sandra Ramaker’s ducky, and third place was secured by Betty Paulus’ ducky. Several of the duckies that didn’t place were crowned winners in a different way. After the race, all the duckies were randomly plucked from the water and given gift baskets that were generously donated by local businesses, foundations, and individuals to finish off the great day of racing.
Newly added this year was a family fun festival with face painting by Teri Nehrenz, Chamber Ring Toss, Chamber Book Sale, Salvation Army & Exchange, and the Relay for Life all had activities for everyone. Fun for everyone!
If you didn’t have a chance to come see the race this year, you really need to have it on your list of things to do next year.
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The “Duck Around Town” was another fun contest this year. It was wonderful to see the creativity the people in this town have. Most Humorous was won by Deb Parsley with “Darling Duck,” Most Creative was won by Phyllis Litman with a Hawaiian creation “Aloha from Koloah,” and Best Overall was snagged by the Virgin Valley Theatre Group with “Duck Be A Lady” created by Pat Fagan– which also included a musical background accompaniment.
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INFORMATION GUIDE
Hotels / Motels Best Western Mesquite 390 N. Sandhill Blvd. (702) 346-7444 CasaBlanca Resort Casino Golf-Spa 950 W. Mesquite Blvd. (702) 346-7529 Eureka Casino Hotel 275 Mesa Blvd. (702) 346-4600 Historic Beaver Dam Lodge RV/Golf Resort (928) 347-2222 Highland Estates Resort 555 Highland Drive (702) 346-0871 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd. (702) 346-2200 Siegel Suites 580 Mesa Blvd. (702) 346-4700 Valley Inn Motel 791 W. Mesquite Blvd. (702) 346-5281 Virgin River Hotel Casino 100 N. Pioneer Blvd. (702) 346-7777
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Alcoholics Anonymous Sharing & Caring AA Groups 150 N. Yucca, Room #18 (Spanish Speaking Meetings) (702) 346-6315 (435) 215-8653 Al-Anon Family Group 150 N. Yucca, Room #18 Lynn – (702) 346-4867 American Legion 3rd Tuesday – 7 pm Veterans Center 840 Hafen Ln Highland Manor
Care Giver Support Service Mesquite Senior Center 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 2-3pm 102 West Old Mill Rd. Terra Shreve (702) 346-7666
Mesquite Arts Council For the Performing Arts 150 N. Yucca, Suite 23 (702) 346-2787 www.mesquiteartscouncil.com
Child Protective Services Hotline (702) 399-0081
Mesquite Cancer Help Society Support Group Meeting 2nd Thur of the month 2:30pm 150 N Yucca, Room #36 (702) 346-0622 www.cancerhelpnv.com
City Council Meetings 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 5 pm City Hall (Upstairs) (702) 346-5295 Desert Dames Sissie Graham (702) 346-1907 Desert Fox Flyers Radio Control Flying Club (702) 346-3788 Exchange Club of Mesquite Tuesdays – 12:00 noon Salvation Army Office 840 Hafen Lane (Veterans Center) (702) 346-6633 Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation Mesquite Campus www.mesquitegmaf.com (702) 346-1232 Knights of Columbus 1st Tuesday- 6:15 pm La Virgen De Guadalupe Church 401 Canyon Crest Blvd. Bob Larue - 702-613-4324
Mesquite High Rollers Motorcycle Club www.mesquitehighrollers.com Mesquite Parkinson’s Support Group Charlene Lustig (702) 346-6500 Mesquite Republican Women 2nd Wednesday – 5:30 pm 840 Hafen Ln (Veterans Center) Janey Castro (702) 613-4159 Mesquite Rotary Club Tuesdays – 12:00 noon 851 Pinnacle Court (Mesquite Vistas Sports Club) Ron Bird – (702) 346-7025 Mesquite Sunrise Rotary Thursdays – 7:15 am Oasis Grill Room Maddy Wilcox – 702-218-5612
Kokopelli ATV Club Charlie – (702) 345-3672
Red Hat Divas of Mesquite Chapter 25712 Red Hat Society Sandi Sorenson (702) 345-6770
League of Women Voters 2nd Saturday – 10 am, Sept to May Highland Resort 555 Highland Sandy Ramaker (702) 345-2238
Republicans Team Nevada Victory Office 355 W. Mesquite Blvd unit C-80 Contact: Blake Garfield (702) 245-4126
Mesquite Area Chamber of Commerce 11 W. Pioneer Blvd. Ste C (702) 346-2902
Virgin Valley Tea Party 1st Thursday- 5:00–7:00 pm Scotty’s Grill - 1024 Normandy Lane www.virginvalleyteaparty.org
INFORMATION GUIDE VFW Post 2nd Thursday– 6:30 pm Veterans Center Chuck Caldwell, Commander (775) 220-3460
Animal Control (702) 346-5268
Vietnam Veterans of America Veterans Center 840 Hafen Ln www.vamesquite.org Ed Fizer (702) 346-1286 (702) 345-3361
Justice Court (702) 346-5298
Virgin Valley Amateur Radio Club Fire Station #2 (at the Airport) Charlie Lum Kee (702) 345-4646 Virgin Valley Community Food Bank Mondays Only 3 pm – 5:30 pm Thrift Store, M-F 9 am – 4 pm, Sat 9am – 1 pm 107 First South (702) 346-0900 Virgin Valley Democrats www.virginvalleydems.com 702-715-8403 Virgin Valley Family Services 51 East 1st North Se Habla Espanol (702) 346-7277 Virgin Valley Theater Group 3rd Tuesday – 6 pm Mesquite Campus, Room #19 Teri – (702) 533-8546
City Information City Hall (702) 346-5295 City Jail 500 Hillside Drive (702) 346-6925
Municipal Court (702) 346-5291 Fire Department Emergency – 911 Fire Administration Office (702) 346-2690 Police Department Emergency – 911 Non-emergency (702) 346-6911 Senior Center 102 W. Old Mill Road (702) 346-5290 Recreation Center (702) 346-8732 Mesquite Fine Arts Center & Gallery 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. (702) 346-1338 www.mesquitefineartscenter.com Virgin Valley Heritage Museum 35 W. Mesquite Blvd. (702) 346-5705 Worship Calvary Chapel of Mesquite (702) 346-7583 Christian Community Church (702) 346-2698
Living Waters Fellowship Church (702) 346-8558 Mesquite Christian Center (702) 346-5164 Mesquite Lutheran Church (702) 346-5811 Mesquite United Methodist Church (702) 346-4663 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (702) 346-3390 or 346-0503 River Valley Bible Church (702) 346-0339 Valley Presbyterian Church (702) 346-5683 Golf Courses Historic Beaver Dam (928) 347-2222 Canyons (Oasis GC) (702) 346-7820 CasaBlanca (702) 346-6764 Conestoga (702) 346-4292 Coyote Willows (702) 345-3222 Falcon Ridge (702) 346-6363
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (702) 346-8888
Palmer (Oasis GC) (702) 346-7820
First Baptist Church (702) 346-7061
Palms (702) 346-4067
Graceway Alliance (702) 346-8667
Wolf Creek (702) 346-1670
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We Care For Animals 1st Thursday – 6 pm (702) 346-3326 www.wecareforanimals.org
Building Department (702) 346-2835
La Virgen De Guadalupe Catholic Church (702) 346-7065
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Ace Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 All Pros Real Estate- Sharon Szarzi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Antler Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Anytime Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Awesome Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bank of Nevada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Bulldog Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 C & K Shutters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Checks-N-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Coyote Willows Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Del Webb- Pulte -Sun City Mesquite. . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Desert Oasis Spa & Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Edward Jones Financial -Derrick Martinez, AAMS. . . . . . . . . 55 Eureka Casino Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Evolve Pest Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Farmers Insurance - Bill Mitchell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Great Dane Home Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Great Dane Home Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Hangey’s Custom Upholstering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Helping Hands Caregivers, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Heritage Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 High Desert Home Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hues & Vues- Inspired Walls & Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Iceberg Air Conditioning & Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Jennifer Hammond - Health Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 JL Kendrick Company Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Kitchen Encounters/Classy Closets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Kokopelli Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 La de’ Paws Grooming Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lightening Flight- Bill Eads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Loyalty Dog Training - Maritza Trujillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mayan Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mesa View Hospital -Dr Hahm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Mesquite Audio & Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mesquite Ford - Dave Heath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Mesquite MX Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mesquite Regional Business, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mesquite Tile & Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mesquite Veterinary Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 MVP Productions - Kris Zurbas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Napa Auto & Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Nikk Zorbas- Speaker and Business Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Oasis Chiropractic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Odyssey Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Peggy Sue’s Diner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Polynesian Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Premier Properties - Melanie Cohen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Premier Properties - NRC - Shawn Glieden . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pressing Ideas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Preston’s Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Quality 1 Realty Angela Brooks-Reece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Quality 1 Realty Bret Lower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Quality 1 Realty Deb Parsley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Quality 1 Realty Deb Parsley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Quality 1 Realty Terree Knutson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Rager & Sons Refridgeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Ready Golf & Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Redd Hills Cinema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Red Rock Golf Center - Rob Krieger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Remax - Cindy Risinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover Remax Ridge Realty- Beverly Powers Uhlir . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Rooster Cottage Consignment Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Royal Water Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Sears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Shop, Eat, Play Moapa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carley’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Jasmine’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ken Kaylor - Featured Artist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Law Powersports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Lost City Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Skinsational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sugar’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Wild Horse Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Silver Rider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Silverado Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Star Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 State Farm - Lisa Wilde. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Sun River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The Lindi Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The Local Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Travel Connection, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Tuacahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Virgin Valley Artist Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Virgin Valley Heritage Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Warmington Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Wolf Creek Terrace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Women’s Defensive Weaponry Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY April 30 - MESQUITE DAYS - Beginning Thursday at 5:00 p.m. 100 W Old Mill Rd. See the calendar on page 33 or visit May 3rd www.mesquitenv.gov for more information. 1st - 31st Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery - “Public School Student Art Month”. Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 15 West Mesquite Blvd. Call 702-346-1338 for more information or visit www.mesquitefineartscenter.com Virgin Valley Theatre Presents: “Fly Willie” A zany comedy. Shows start at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 2nd at the 1st - 2nd & Mesquite Community Theatre 150 N. Yucca St. Tickets available at box office or call (702) 345-4499. Matinee 3rd performance on May 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Mesa View Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Opening Dedication - In memory of Douglas J. Zinni, M.D. 1st Mesa View Regional Hospital, first floor West Wing Hallway (past the ER). Questions call 702-345-4244. 2nd Cash Mob at Southwest Spirit - Presented by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Kids for Sports “Wine Fest” at the Terrace Restaurant at Wolf Creek - For tickets or to volunteer or 2nd make a donation, please contact Kathy Bussman at 702-345-6710 or Kathyb@golfwolfcreek.com or by mail at Kids for Sports Foundation 403 Paradise Parkway, Mesquite, NV 89027 Smokin’ in Mesquite Nevada BBQ Championships - The Smokin in Mesquite BBQ Championship is one of the 2nd - 3rd biggest prize purses in the west. Come and enjoy great competition and a down home weekend in the great city of Mesquite, Nevada at the CasaBlanca Resort. www.mesquitebbqchampionship.com 6th FREE Concert On The Grass, musical concert presented by Mesquite Arts Council in front of City Hall. 5:30 p.m. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - 1st Wednesday of each month - 6:30 p.m. at 6th Fire Station 3 - 3 John Deere Drive. Volunteer Leader, Belinda Guglielmo 702-613-4415 Team Leader, Firefighter Tyler Black 702-3051080 10th HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!! Personal Self-Defense Seminar with John Hughes - Girls, Ladies, Women, learn how to protect and defend yourself. 1:00 p.m. Mesquite Senior Center -102 West Old Mill Rd. (behind the Rec Center). Sign up at Guns 13th & Guitars 702-346-4867 or call Becky with the Women’s Defensive Weaponry Club at 702-345-3134 or email at info@womensdefensiveweaponry.org, www.womensdefensiveweaponry.org Chamber Bowling - presented by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce - 4 Month-Summer Bowling Event. Open 20th to the Public - Virgin River Bowling Center 6:00 p.m. $10 Chamber Members/ $15 Non-Chamber Members. For questions call the Chamber Office 702-346-2902 Mesquite Amateur Supercross Event - Please see the View On Business article on page 7 for more information 24th regarding the Mesquite MX Park. Visit www.mesquitemx.com or call the track hotline at 928-347-5752. Mesquite Amateur Golf Tournament - Entering its 13th year of competition, the Mesquite Amateur is one of the 25th - 29th largest handicapped amateur tournaments in the nation. For more information visit www.mesquiteamateur.com Memorial Day 25th Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the 1880 Grille - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1499 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Conestoga Golf 29th Club Open to the Public. For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at 702-346-2902.
JUNE Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery - “Face to Face”. Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 15 West Mesquite Blvd. 702-346-1338 for more information or visit www.mesquitefineartscenter.com Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - 1st Wednesday of each month - 6:30 p.m. at 3rd Fire Station 3 - 3 John Deere Drive. Volunteer Leader, Belinda Guglielmo 702-613-4415 Team Leader, Firefighter Tyler Black 702-3051080 2015 Mesquite Elks Charity Open Golf Tournament - Contact Tournament Chairman Dennis Baylor at 8th - 10th 845-321-2193 or Mesquite Elks Lodge at 702-345-2811 for more information. Mesquite Book Festival presented by the Mesquite Arts Council - Authors, programs and fun. Friday 12:00 - 5:00 12th - 13th p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FREE! Public welcome. Held in the Eureka Grand Canyon Room. For more information contact Maggie Calhoun at 360-904-1090. Chamber Bowling - presented by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce - 4 Month-Summer Bowling Event. Open 17th to the Public - Virgin River Bowling Center 6:00 p.m. $10 Chamber Members/ $15 Non-Chamber Members. For questions call the Chamber Office 702-346-2902 Elvis Rocks Mesquite - Elvis tribute artist competition featuring music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s eras - CasaBlanca 18th - 20th Resort visit www.elvismesquite.com for complete schedule. 21st HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!! “Broadway Review”, presented by Mesquite Kids on Stage. Saturday matinee and evening show on June 27, 25th - 27th evening shows on June 25 and 26. $3 for Elementary students, $5 for Middle School students and older. Mesquite Community Theatre 150 N. Yucca St. Tickets available at box office or call (702) 345-4499. 1st - 30th
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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS
MESQUITE SENIOR CENTER 102 W. MILL ROAD, MESQUITE
(702) 346-5290 SENIOR LAW SERVICES
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the Month Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. By appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call the Senior Center at 702-346-5290.
CARDS & TILE GAMES
Monday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Open Pinochle Tuesday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mexican Train 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Dominos 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mah Jongg Wednesday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Open Pinochle 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mah Jongg Thursday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mah Jongg 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cribbage Hand and Foot 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Open Pinochle 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Mah Jongg
MANAGING NEW SEASONS
Presents: “How Do We Learn New and Cultivate our Favorite Leisure Activities” Thursday, April 30, 10 a.m.
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Place: Mesqqite Senior Center Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month Contact: 702-346-7666
QUILT GROUP
Meets: First 3 Wednesdays of every Month 1st Wed.: “Sew and Tell” 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2nd Wed.: Quilting for others” 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3rd Wed: “Work on you projects” 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
THE NEVADA HEALTH CENTERS MAMMOVAN IS COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! Date: Thursday, April 30, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mesquite Senior Center For Applications: 702-346-0322 For Appointment: 877-581-6266